JAMB Physics 2017 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

A. A. Tension
B. B. Weight
C. C. Impulse
D. D. MassCorrect

Explanation

Mass has magnitude only (no direction), making it a scalar quantity, unlike tension, weight and impulse which are vectors.

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